Diatreme Resources Limited (ASX:DRX) made an offer to acquire Metallica Minerals Limited (ASX:MLM) from Ilwella Pty Ltd and Sibelco Asia Pacific Pty Ltd for AUD 28 million on February 16, 2024. exchange ratio for the consideration is 1.3319. As of May 21, 2024 minimum tender condition was fulfilled. As of May 24, 2024 Diatreme Resources Limited is encouraging all Metallica shareholders to Accept the Offer and has amassed a 57 per cent stake in Metallica, Turning the deal hostile. Transaction is expected to complete on June 11, 2024. As of announcement on June 3, 2024, the deal is expected to be completed on June 14, 2024.

KPMG Financial Advisory Services (Australia) Pty Limited acted as Financial advisor and Mccullough Robertson Lawyers acted as legal advisor to Diatreme Resources Limited (ASX:DRX). Jones Day (Australia) acted as legal advisor to Ilwella Pty Ltd and Market Eye Pty Ltd acted as registrar to Diatreme.
Diatreme Resources Limited (ASX:DRX) cancelled the acquisition of Metallica Minerals Limited (ASX:MLM) from Ilwella Pty Ltd and Sibelco Asia Pacific Pty Ltd on June 18, 2024.